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Example Question #3 : Identities And Properties
Which of the following equations correctly shows the commutative property of multiplication?
The commutative property states that factors can be multiplied in any order and the product is always the same. While each of our answer choices are real equations, only one correctly displays this property:
Example Question #4 : Identities And Properties
Evaluate the following expression without using a calculator
This problem could easily turn into some super heavy calculations, but nobody has time for that. Instead, we can make this problem very easy by utilizing the commutative property of multiplication, which in essence says that numbers can be multiplied in any order.
In other words, and
That means that rather multiplying our numbers in their orginal order, which can actually change the order of the numbers without affecting the final product. At this point we should notice that one of our numbers is while another is . Similarly the fractions and are each accompanied by their recripocals and respecitively. At this point we must also remember the multiplicative inverse property, which tells us that the product of a number and its reciprocal will always be 1. With that in mind, the strategic way to order the multiplication is as follows:
Doing this pairs each number up with its reciprocal. Finally, we can utlize the associative properpty of multiplication, which tells us that we can multiply any two numbers at a time.
In other words, . This allows us to pair off the multiplication as follows.
Within each parentheses we now have a number multiplied by its reciprocal. Remembering that this always equals 1, we can simplify, giving
Our answer is 1.
Example Question #5 : Commutative Property Of Multiplication
Which answer shows the communitive property of multiplication to the equation below?
The communitive property of multiplication is a property that states that the numbers can be multiplied in any combination. To show which answer is correct simply regroup the numbers in a different or and you will have your answer.
Example Question #1 : Commutative Property Of Multiplication
Which of the following displays the commutative property of multiplication?
The commutative property of multiplication states that 2 numbers can be multiplied in any order. Therefore,
displays the commutative property of multiplication.
Example Question #1 : Associative Property Of Addition
Which property is illustrated by the example?
Associative property of addition
Zero property
Inverse property of addition
Commutative property of addition
Associative property of addition
The associative property of addition states:
When considering only addition and subtraction, the order of operations does not matter.
Example Question #2 : Associative Property Of Addition
Simplify.
Working left to right use the distributive property by multiplying the 4 to each term in parentheses.
Now, use the associative property to group like terms. Note that cannot be combined because they are not like terms.
Like terms can be combined with addition or subtraction.
Example Question #1 : Associative Property Of Addition
What property can be applied to the following expression?
Associative of Addition
Additive Identity
Commutative of Addition
Additive Inverse
Associative of Multiplication
Associative of Addition
The rule for Associative Property of Addition is
Expression given in the question is:
Hence the property is Associative of Addition.
Example Question #3 : Associative Property Of Addition
Use the "Associative of Addition" property to write the below expression in a different way.
The rule for Associative Property of Addition is
Using this rule, the expression can be written as
Example Question #2 : Associative Property Of Addition
What property is being demonstrated?
Associative Property of Addition
PEMDAS
Distribution Property
Communitive Property of Addition
Associative Property of Addition
The Associative Property of Addition says that when we add more than two numbers the grouping of the addends does not change the sum.
Example Question #2 : How To Add Fractions
Which of the following statements demonstrates the associative property of addition?
None of the examples in the other responses demonstrates the associative property of addition.
The associative property of addition states that to add three numbers, any two can be added first, followed by adding the sum to the third. Of the statements given, only
demonstrates this property, so it is the correct choice.
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